lulu1974

Even though I still love my husband and pray for his recovery and I have a few bad days here and there, life can be incredible. The most incredible part is getting to know myself..I was trying to change so many things about myself to make myself better but when I woke up this morning I said "you look fine just as you are and even if you never shape up and have the perfect figure or finish school, you will still be someone special". I love this revelation from myself to myself. Self love is a process for me but it was such a nice thought this morning. I can love me just as I am. Its incredible.
Hugs
Lulu

Pelican

I kept a post-it on my mirror that said:

"I Love You ______(insert your name here)
And I accept you exactly as you are."

That self-love affirmation was taken from Louise Haye's book "You Can Heal Your Life"

Give yourself a hug! You had a great day with yourself! ((Lulu))

ksumm77

That is a wonderful self realization. Just a couple weeks ago, I was talking to a friend, who is not in Al Anon and doesn't know the struggles with alcoholism. I told my friend that I started attending Al Anon and that I didn't know what was wrong with me. My friend put in perspective for me that I am a caring person and I am not a quitter. That I am a strong person. With my friend saying that, it meant a lot. I know that I can take those characteristics to extreme, but it's learning to keep them in balance. Even though I am married to an alcoholic and have codependent traits, they can be used/ viewed in a positive aspect, too... at times anyways

Summerpeach

that's a great realization. You are awesome just the way you are. You were created by a powerful universe, the same universe (God) that created roses, rivers, ducks, trees, all perfect, as are you :-)

theuncertainty

Lulu, what a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing!

lulu1974

I was embarrassed to post stuff around the house but not anymore..I am posting as much as I can as reminders and I dont care whay my father thinks when he stops by...This is my house and my life and I need to get better!! Thanks for the encouragement. Its such a great feeling to love yourself just as you are...I hope all experience this..

Kassie2

I thought you were fine just the way you are too!

Glad we agree!

Great feeling! Keep going as you are.

tpen

Stay strong Lulu, and your faith is so strong I can feel it with the few words you typed.

Hammerhead

Pelican... do you think it would be ok to alter the affirmation just a tad bit?


"I Love You ______(insert your name here)
And I accept you exactly as you are."
And I will win the Lottery!

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